The National Geography Challenge is an annual geography competition sponsored by the National Council for Geographic Education and administered by the Continental Mathematics League (CML).  This contest is a simple method through which educators can increase students’ interest and knowledge in geography.  The challenge consists of contests determined by grade level, for students in the 2^nd through 12^th grade.  Each team must have ten members.  Teams compete with other students at the same grade level.  Contests for all grade levels are in the form of multiple choice questions.  Time limits and number of questions vary from contest to contest (see link below for more details).  The fee to register one team from a school is $70.  The fee for each additional team is $45.  Awards will be given to each team for participation.  Individual and team awards are also given on a national level.

Please see the application for more details and to register: Application

Click here to find additional contest information and sample questions

Key Dates:

Application Due: February 10, 2009

Receipt of League Questions: by March 13, 2009

League Contest: Any day between April 20 – May 1, 2009